Reporting Security Incidents

What is a security incident?

An information security incident is any event that exposes (or potentially exposes) information or resources to unauthorized access, disruption or modification. Security incidents should immediately be reported to UMW’s Division of Information Technologies by calling the Director of IT Security and ISO at (540) 654-2152, or emailing the Incident Response Team at it-abuse@umw.edu .

Examples of security incidents include:

Loss or theft of laptops or storage devices

Unauthorized access to a computer or account

Violation of university IT policies or standards

Compromises of university data

Inappropriate use, storage or distribution of highly sensitive data

How do I report a security incident?

Report suspected security incidents immediately by calling the Director of IT Security and ISO at (540) 654-2152, or emailing the Incident Response Team at it-abuse@umw.edu

When reporting security incidents, you should provide as much detailed information as possible, including your contact information, the date of the incident and the approximate time of the incident.

Please note: For incidents involving threats to health or safety or the theft or vandalism of computers or computing devices contact Campus Police at (540) 654-1025.